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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.96, 81.16 and 46.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.96, 81.16 and 46.68 is: 64.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.96 : 81.16 = 46.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.96/81.16 = 46.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.96x = 81.16 × 46.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.96x = 3,788.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788.55/58.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.26

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